Owners, management and financials
CVR: 19082075
DKK 84,174,061
Revenue
Net result: DKK 803,182,678
BESTSELLER A/S (66,66-89,99%), POULSEN RETAIL HOLDING A/S (25-33,32%)
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Finn Poulsen
Board: Anders Holch Povlsen (chair) and 2 members
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Active
Founded 22 December 1995
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81 employees
CVR · 2026
Owner registered: POULSEN RETAIL HOLDING A/S
CVR · 06/10/2008
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BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S is a Danish company of the type Aktieselskab based in Brande, founded in 1995. The company is registered under the industry Ikke-finansielle hovedsæders aktiviteter. The management consists of Finn Poulsen. The board consists of Anders Holch Povlsen (chair), Finn Poulsen and Poul Bækgaard Laursen. The company is owned by BESTSELLER A/S and POULSEN RETAIL HOLDING A/S. The company has 81 employees (2026). In 2025, the company reported revenue of DKK 84,174,061 and a net result of DKK 803,182,678 compared with DKK 735,337,376 the year before. Equity in the 2025 report amounted to DKK 2,301,487,514.
Source: annual report 2025, Danish Business Authority
The financial health of BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S appears robust, with a significant upward trend in both revenue and profit over the past three years. Revenue increased from 66.5 million DKK in 2023 to 84.2 million DKK in 2025, while profit surged from 602.7 million DKK to 803.2 million DKK in the same period, indicating strong operational efficiency and market demand. The company's equity has also grown substantially, reaching 2.3 billion DKK in 2025, reflecting a solid capital base. However, the absence of revenue data for 2021 and 2022 raises questions about historical performance consistency. Overall, BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S is well-positioned within the non-financial headquarters sector, showcasing strong profitability and equity growth.
AI-generated summary · Generated 07/03/2026
Selskabets formål er at drive virksomhed med investering
Source: annual reports filed with the Danish Business Authority.
| Period | Revenue | Profit/Loss | Total Assets | Equity | Employees | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202501/08/2024 – 31/07/2025 | 84.2M | 803.2M | 2.6B | 2.3B | 67 | |
| 202401/08/2023 – 31/07/2024 | 77.8M | 735.3M | 2.3B | 1.9B | 56 | |
| 202301/08/2022 – 31/07/2023 | 66.5M | 602.7M | 2.3B | 1.5B | 57 | |
| 202201/08/2021 – 31/07/2022 | - | 494.6M | 1.8B | 1.4B | 56 | |
| 202101/08/2020 – 31/07/2021 | - | 153.4M | 1.5B | 1.1B | 46 | |
| 202001/08/2019 – 31/07/2020 | - | 136.3M | 1.3B | 1.1B | 52 | |
| 201901/08/2018 – 31/07/2019 | - | 243.6M | 1.1B | 1B | 52 | |
| 201801/08/2017 – 31/07/2018 | - | 307M | 1B | 912.1M | 44 | |
| 201701/08/2016 – 31/07/2017 | - | 168.1M | 917.3M | 746.4M | 45 | |
| 201601/08/2015 – 31/07/2016 | - | 129M | 735.2M | 699.3M | - | |
| 201501/08/2014 – 31/07/2015 | - | 58.3M | 642.9M | 574.4M | - | |
| 201401/08/2013 – 31/07/2014 | - | 19.1M | 603.2M | 535.5M | - | |
| 201301/08/2012 – 31/07/2013 | - | 41.1M | 626.9M | 557.2M | - |
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Try the lead list generatorThe CVR number of BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S is 19082075.
BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S is owned by BESTSELLER A/S and POULSEN RETAIL HOLDING A/S.
The management of BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S consists of Finn Poulsen.
The board of BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S consists of Anders Holch Povlsen, Finn Poulsen and Poul Bækgaard Laursen, with Anders Holch Povlsen as chair.
In 2025, BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S reported revenue of DKK 84,174,061.
BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S had 81 employees in 2026 according to the Danish CVR register.
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BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S has published its annual report for 2025. Revenue came to DKK 84,174,061, and the net result was DKK 803,182,678.
BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S has published its annual report for 2024. Revenue came to DKK 77,762,838, and the net result was DKK 735,337,376.
BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S has published its annual report for 2023. Revenue came to DKK 66,524,823, and the net result was DKK 602,656,369.
BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S has published its annual report for 2022. Gross profit came to DKK 48,745,590, and the net result was DKK 494,633,826.
As of October 7, 2022, PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS STATSAUTORISERET REVISIONSPARTNERSELSKAB has been appointed auditor of BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S.
As of October 7, 2022, EY Godkendt Revisionspartnerselskab has stepped down as auditor of BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S.
BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S has published its annual report for 2021. Gross profit came to DKK 50,305,680, and the net result was DKK 153,355,030.
BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S has published its annual report for 2020. Gross profit came to DKK 56,119,481, and the net result was DKK 136,253,174.
BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S has published its annual report for 2019. Gross profit came to DKK 51,872,712, and the net result was DKK 243,586,140.
BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S has published its annual report for 2018. Gross profit came to DKK 41,799,147, and the net result was DKK 306,982,632.
BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S has published its annual report for 2017. Gross profit came to DKK 41,787,702, and the net result was DKK 168,057,498.
BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S has published its annual report for 2016. Gross profit came to DKK 38,793,146, and the net result was DKK 129,027,077.
BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S has published its annual report for 2015. Gross profit came to DKK 38,121,534, and the net result was DKK 58,271,827.
As of December 1, 2014, EY Godkendt Revisionspartnerselskab has been appointed auditor of BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S.
As of December 1, 2014, Partner Revision statsautoriseret revisionsaktieselskab has stepped down as auditor of BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S.
BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S has published its annual report for 2014. Gross profit came to DKK 38,129,000, and the net result was DKK 19,077,000.
BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S has published its annual report for 2013. Gross profit came to DKK 33,219,000, and the net result was DKK 41,138,000.
As of October 6, 2008, POULSEN RETAIL HOLDING A/S is registered as an owner of BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S with an ownership share of 25%.
As of September 30, 2008, BESTSELLER A/S is registered as an owner of BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S with an ownership share of 66%.
As of November 27, 2007, Jens Høgsted has left the board of directors of BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S.
As of August 17, 2006, Anders Holch Povlsen has joined the board of directors of BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S.
As of August 17, 2006, Troels Holch Povlsen has left the board of directors of BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S.
As of January 18, 2001, Troels Holch Povlsen has joined the board of directors of BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S.
As of January 18, 2001, Jens Høgsted has joined the board of directors of BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S.
As of January 18, 2001, Poul Bækgaard Laursen has joined the board of directors of BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S.
As of January 18, 2001, Merete Bech Povlsen has left the board of directors of BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S.
As of January 18, 2001, Troels Holch Povlsen is registered as director of BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S.
As of January 18, 2001, Finn Poulsen is registered as director of BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S.
As of January 18, 2001, Troels Holch Povlsen has stepped down as director of BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S.
As of December 22, 1995, Partner Revision statsautoriseret revisionsaktieselskab has been appointed auditor of BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S.
As of December 22, 1995, Finn Poulsen has joined the board of directors of BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S.
As of December 22, 1995, Merete Bech Povlsen has joined the board of directors of BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S.
BESTSELLER RETAIL EUROPE A/S was founded on December 22, 1995.
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